Post Doctoral Scholar

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University is seeking applications for a Post Doctoral Scholar. We invite an outstanding candidate with a strong background in zoonotic and vector-borne disease to join our CDC-funded project team to strengthen partnerships with public health in the Ohio River Valley and develop predictive models and hazard maps that inform public health decision-making. The candidate will also be able to network with the broader regional team of the VectorEd Network and its technical experts at the CDC since this project is supported by a Cooperative Agreement from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. A competitive salary and benefits will be offered commensurate with experience. The candidate will be expected to attend and present at local and national scientific meetings and funds are available for travel.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in entomology or related fields
• Experience developing Species Distribution Models and Cox Proportional Hazard models for ticks
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with developing Extension materials

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a regional needs assessment to evaluate and strengthen collaboration between public health and Extension partners, including survey development, data analysis, and dissemination of findings.
• Plan and implement partner engagement activities (e.g., symposium, listening sessions, ongoing communication) and contribute to development of training, outreach, and resource-sharing efforts based on identified needs.
• Develop and disseminate products (e.g., manuscripts, reports, or guides) that advance collaboration and knowledge sharing in vector-borne disease systems.
• Conduct research on tick distribution and tick-borne disease risk using climate-informed predictive modeling and geospatial analyses, producing hazard maps and decision-support tools to support surveillance and public health planning.
• Attends weekly laboratory meetings, relevant seminars, and occasional VectorEd team meetings
• Participates in reporting for agencies supporting this study, and preparation of new grant applications for additional extramural funding

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees